How to format wikis in Backlog

Format content when adding or editing a wiki using the editor toolbar and/or markdown formatting rules.

In the editor toolbar, you can:

1. Link to another wiki page in the same project.
2. Copy the contents of another wiki page in the same project.
3. Add emoticons.
4. Style text as bold.
5. Style text in italics.
6. Style text as strikethrough.
7. Add a bulleted list.
8. Add a numbered list.
9. Add a table.
10. Style text as a quote.
11. Style text in code block format.
12. Link to a URL.
13. Insert a file.
14. Embed a Cacoo diagram.

You can also use markdown to format text. Markdown details are shown on the right side of the page when adding or editing a wiki.

Discontinuing Wiki for New Spaces and Updating Default Settings for New Projects

Starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, we will be changing how the Wiki feature is provided. This change applies to newly created spaces and projects. 

Spaces created on or after July 14, 2026 

You cannot use the Wiki feature. Please use the Document feature instead.

New projects created in existing spaces on or after July 14, 2026

New projects will start with the Wiki feature turned OFF by default.

For more details, refer to the blog post, Important Notice: Discontinuing Wiki for New Spaces and Updating Default Settings for New Projects.